Are you a college senior or recent graduate ready to kickstart your career in opinion research with a dynamic, global team? Introducing the APCO Insight Internship Program – an exciting opportunity for aspiring opinion research professionals like you to join forces with our expert communications team across the world. At APCO, we pride ourselves on partnering with the world's leading companies, associations, nonprofits, and public-sector organizations to tackle diverse challenges and make a real impact.

As an APCO Insight Intern, you will dive deep into the world of understanding target audiences – from policy elites and opinion leaders to industry experts and everyday consumers. You'll be exposed to a wide range of research agendas, including reputation management, corporate communications strategy, public affairs, issues management, message testing, and thought leadership research.

At APCO, we believe in nurturing growth and learning. Our stimulating environment offers engaging experiences, such as lunch & learns, research trainings, and hands-on industry exposure, to help you sharpen your skills and become a top-notch opinion research professional.

So, are you ready to take the leap and join the APCO Internship Program for opinion research? Read on to find out what it takes to become a part of our dynamic team!

This internship will sit in APCO's Washington, DC office.

Responsibilities:

• Editing reports and other written communication 
• Conducting basic quantitative and qualitative primary opinion research data analysis 
• Participating in the development of client proposals and deliverables 
• Participating in qualitative and quantitative research projects, including in-depth interviews, focus groups, and online surveys
• Conducting desk research to identify market trends, competitive landscapes, and consumer insights
• Testing survey programming 
• Editing and coding datasets (qualitative and quantitative primary research) 
• Assisting in the development of research survey questionnaires, and interview guides
• Participating in internal training sessions and workshops to enhance your knowledge and skills in market research and opinion research
• Supporting the team in administrative tasks, such as scheduling meetings, managing project timelines, and updating databases
• Performing other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications:

• Recent college graduate or senior in class standing with a degree in marketing research, business administration, psychology, sociology, statistics, data analytics, communication, public policy and administration, or other related fields 
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with an ability to interpret complex data 
• and draw meaningful conclusions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as basic experience handling and processing data 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft SharePoint Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Working knowledge of Excel formulas and data processing 
• Previous experience in research and familiarity with crosstabs are a plus  
• Basic Working  knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics (experience with statistical software, especially SPSS, STATA or R, is preferred but not required) 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly
• Available to work 40 hours per week  
• Requires US Work Authorization, unable to consider candidates with OPT/Post-OPT status

APCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status.

What are the core working hours and will I need to be in an office?

Our interns work between 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.